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Q3 2018 in numbers

The Finnlines Group’s result for the reporting period increased by EUR 7.3 million to EUR 75.3 million. Earning before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, EBITDA, came to EUR 129.0 million against EUR 120.4 million last year. Revenue increased EUR 43.4 million to EUR 447.9 million.

Q2 2018 in numbers

"Our performance for the first half of 2018 has continued very strong as revenue grew 11.5 per cent to EUR 289.1 million. The January–June 2018 result for the period increased by approximately 20 per cent to EUR 42.3 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, EBITDA, came to EUR 78.3 million”, says Emanuele Grimaldi, President and CEO of Finnlines.

Finnlines invests in ultra-clean vessels

Renewed Star class vessel ✶ Finnswan ✶

Q1 2018 in numbers

The year has started extremely well with increased revenue, EBITDA and net result. The January–March 2018 result for the period increased by 48.6 per cent to EUR 16.5 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, EBITDA, came to EUR 34.3 million and revenue increased by 11.6 per cent to EUR 134.9 million.

Naantali-Kapellskär – Linking the Stockholm area to Finland

Come and experience peaceful travelling on a passenger-freight vessel. With Finnlines you can reach Långnäs harbour, east of Mariehamn, from Naantali or Kapellskär, all year round. We offer two departures a day from all three ports.

Q2 2017 in numbers

Finnlines: A vital artery of Finland’s economy

Finnlines is an iconic brand across the Baltic, and it is a happy coincidence that the Company’s 70th anniversary party on board one of our Star Class vessels last month fell in the same year that Finland is celebrating the centenary of its independence.

Q1 2017 in numbers

Finnlines on record-breaking form as we celebrate 70 years of commercial activities

Over the past seven decades, Finnlines has known many ups and downs: from striking unions to transatlantic rate depressions and the middle east oil price shock. Over that time, management has tried its hand at the container trades, bulk shipping and even cruising, with mixed success.

2016 year in review

Today, seventy years since the first commercial operations, Finnlines has never been in better shape. 2016 was again a record year. Profits came in at Euro 68 million, 20% up on 2015. Our impressive bottom line was achieved on declining turnover, making it all the more remarkable.

Renewed Star vessels: easy-going and smooth

To celebrate Finnlines’ 70th anniversary and to serve our customers better, we have renewed our Hansalink Star Class vessels with a mixture of ageless maritime, serene scandinavian modern style and an industrial cargo look.

Being prepared for the unexpected

The Safety First -series introduces some of the safety matters concerning the shipping business: issues like securing the cargo, protecting the environment and assuring the health and safety of personnel and passengers.

The ship is loaded with... bicycles!

From factory gate to consumer – the transport chain has many players

The Safety First -series introduces safety matters concerning the shipping business: issues like securing the cargo, protecting the environment and assuring the health and safety of the personnel and passengers.

Temperature-controlled cargo

Reefer units are refrigerated shipping containers or semi-trailers. They are designed to carry the cargo at specific temperatures. Valuable and perishable items, such as pharmaceuticals, flowers, food (e.g. fish, fruit, protein) are usually transported in a reefer unit.

Standards and regulations – guiding the cargo safely to its destination

The Safety First -series introduces safety matters concerning the shipping business: issues like securing the cargo, protecting the environment and assuring the health and safety of the personnel and passengers.